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“Daughter of Bruce and SueDenise, I am sorry to hear of your loss. Another one gone too soon. I am thinking about you and your kids and grandkids. ...Read More »
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1 of 14 | Posted by: Veronica Zahn - Milwaukee, WI

“Denise, So sorry for your loss. I'm remembering your dancing days to the music of The Movies and Bob's Night Off. Will be remembering you and your...Read More »
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2 of 14 | Posted by: Rita VanWassenhove - Dixon, IL

“My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. RIP 'Joey'
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3 of 14 | Posted by: Estella Browning - San Diego, CA

“oh denise i have no words for you, just know our hearts are breaking for you and anthony. we'll always remember joe playing santa claus for the...Read More »
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4 of 14 | Posted by: lora whitman - rock falls, IL

“Prayers for the entire family. Joe was an incredible man who truly loved life and his family. May he rest in peace and God bring you all strength and...Read More »
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6 of 14 | Posted by: Mary Ordean - Rock Falls, IL

“Deepest sympathies to Denise and her family. Thinking and praying for you in this tough time.
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8 of 14 | Posted by: BOB EDISON - Sterling, IL

“Worked with Joe in the mid 70's at Checker Gas station in Sterling. We were also in some classes together at SHS. Joe was a great guy. I am so sorry...Read More »
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9 of 14 | Posted by: Steve Smith - Kincaid, IL

“Joe was such a pleasure to work with and know. Our deepestsympathy to the family. He will surely be missed by many.
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12 of 14 | Posted by: Bonnie & Jerry Sternes - Yuma, AZ

“We were honored to have worked with Joe these past five years - he was always a joy to be around. His smile was contagious, and his talents were...Read More »
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13 of 14 | Posted by: DD Homes Frances House, Inc - IL

“I washonered to have known Joe, he was a blessing to all that have known him. Im sorry for your loss. Joe was a great man! My thoughts and prayers...Read More »
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14 of 14 | Posted by: Audrey Poore - Sterling, IL

JosephA. Garcia, 59 of Sterling died Saturday March 10, 2018 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

He was born on May 4, 1958 in Sterling, the son of Salvador and Delores (Seidel) Garcia. He attended St. Mary Grade School and was a 1976 graduate of Sterling High School. Joe married Denise Francque on July 15, 1995 in Sterling. He was employed for 25 years at the Dixon Correctional Center as a Maintenance Craftsman and then for the past 5 years he had worked for DD Homes in Sterling. Joe was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. He was a huge Green Bay Packer fan and enjoyed NASCAR racing. Joe loved life to the fullest. Some of his favorite passions were being outdoors, especially snowmobiling and boating, with his family and friends. And of course mowing his yard. Joe cherished his bond with his family, and with his friends, whom he always considered his extended family.
Survivors include his wife, Denise; his two children: Lacy Garcia Cole and Anthony J. Garcia; his two grandchildren: Brooke and Brayden Cole; his sisters: Barbara Tretteen, Josie (Tom) Gascoigne, Carol (Craig) Stumpf, and Elizabeth (Denis) Perret; his brothers: Michael (Sue) Garcia and Robert Garcia; his mother and father in law: Jan and Bev Francque; his sister in laws: Michelle Burns (John French), and Danielle (Mike) Lahey; his brother in laws: Todd (Melissa) Francque and Ben Francque; his crazy dog "MAXX"; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

All those attending the visitation are encouraged to wear Green Bay Packer attire. The visitation will be held on Thursday March 15, 2018 from 4-7 PM at the McDonald Funeral Home, 1002 12th Avenue in Rock Falls with the Rosary being recited at 3:30 PM. Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial will follow on Friday at 10:30 AM in St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling with the Reverend James R. Keenan, Celebrant officiating. Burial will conclude at Calvary Cemetery, Sterling.

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Memories & Candles

Daughter of Bruce and SueDenise, I am sorry to hear of your loss. Another one gone too soon. I am thinking about you and your kids and grandkids. Something I keep in mind is there is no timeline for grief. I'll be thinking about him and you during the football season this year. Dad was also a fan to the end. Go Pack Go!

Posted by: Veronica Zahn - Milwaukee, WI - Friend Mar 19, 2018

Denise, So sorry for your loss. I'm remembering your dancing days to the music of The Movies and Bob's Night Off. Will be remembering you and your family in prayers. Rita Van Wassinhove

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. RIP 'Joey'

Posted by: Estella Browning - San Diego, CA - Family Mar 16, 2018

oh denise i have no words for you, just know our hearts are breaking for you and anthony. we'll always remember joe playing santa claus for the residents and the joy on their faces when santa arrived. our prayer is that our lord wraps you in his arms and holds you close. love and prayes. johnny and flora

Posted by: lora whitman - rock falls, IL - Friend Mar 16, 2018

Our deepest condolences Denise and family.

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Posted by: Diane Stewart - Amboy, IL - Coworker Mar 15, 2018

Prayers for the entire family. Joe was an incredible man who truly loved life and his family. May he rest in peace and God bring you all strength and comfort .

Posted by: Mary Ordean - Rock Falls, IL - Friend Mar 15, 2018

So for the Garcia's families loss. Our thoughts and prayers to all of you.

Deepest sympathies to Denise and her family. Thinking and praying for you in this tough time.

Posted by: BOB EDISON - Sterling, IL - Acquaintance Mar 15, 2018

Worked with Joe in the mid 70's at Checker Gas station in Sterling. We were also in some classes together at SHS. Joe was a great guy. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Be comforted to know that even as a teen, Joe was a good worker and friend.

Posted by: Steve Smith - Kincaid, IL - Friend Mar 14, 2018

So sorry for the loss of your loved one. May he rest in peace. Sending prayers for your family.